The Harmonica Exercise for Lung Program (H.E.L.P.)
The Medical Harmonica, featured videos, news, songs, tips and more. In over 34 years at the Ontario Aerobics Centre, Dr. John Schaman has seen over 45000 patients for cardiac rehabilitation and sports medicine. As a physician he was alarmed to learn that it is accepted as statistically normal to lose 50% of lung function between the ages of 30 and 70. It has been generally accepted that those using their lungs in more “extraordinary” ways such as breath-hold divers, opera singers and horn players have less deterioration with aging. The harmonica, because it is the only instrument that utilizes both inhaling and exhaling to create sound, was brought to his attention as a potential means of reducing and possibly even reversing this alarming trend. For more, visit HarmonicaMD.com or sign up for the monthly newsletter

Danny Welton playing his rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webbers “Memory” from the Broadway production of Cats. Danny’s played harmonica professionally since the early 50′s and has had movie roles where he played next to Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. Danny has recently quit playing the Hohner 270 chromatic and became a fan of the Suzuki SCX 48. He says “it’is the best harmonica I’ve ever owned

After 30 years’ involvement with fretted dulcimer as player, builder, arranger, composer, publisher, recording artist, clinician and festival coordinator, Tom Baehr has set all that aside to concentrate on using those experiences on a childhood pastime: chromatic harmonica.

These Harmonica Transcriptions are unlikely to be found elsewhere; the selections are transcribed from solo piano scores, with a solo cello piece, a string orchestra transcription and two guitar solos as well. The selections range from easy to challenging, 17th to 21st Centuries, familiar tunes and tuneful strangers. Visit Tom’s Website

The fall season ushers in lots of excitement for the Garden State
Harmonica Club, as we prepare for our annual Festival in November. To
add to this anticipation, September is also the 40th Anniversary of the
founding of our club by George Osterman. That’s why we decided to have
another party before the Festival to commemorate this special occasion.
There will be a 40th Anniversary Celebration held on Sunday September,
18th at our favorite club, Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant in
Montclair, NJ. This will take place from 2:00 – 6:00 and will include
members and guests performing at Open Mic. Here’s an opportunity to
get up on stage and be accompanied by a professional pianist, if
desired. Included in this celebration will be Stan Harper, honorary
member of the GSHC for many years whose 90th birthday also takes place
this month. In addition to Stan other players at Open Mic will be Rob
Pararozzi, Phil Caltabellotta, The Melody Men (Phil, Frank Grova, Bill
Farbstein), Gary Mettler, Charlie Toker and “you”! The price is right;
only $22 for members, $27 for non-members paid In advance or $30 at the
door that includes a delicious lunch, champagne toast, soft drinks, and
more! Visit our websites Garden State
and : Trumpets Jazz Club for complete information